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MT05 WBG

2005 Yamaha XT 660 X

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

26,113 mi
Last recorded26,113 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT 660 X13,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 WBG
MakeYamaha
ModelXT 660 X
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 26,113 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 26,113 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 25,502 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 25,502 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 25,015 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 25,015 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements position to high (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2022 23,788 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear brake bracket weak

Fail 17 Jun 2022 23,788 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear brake bracket weak

Pass 7 Jan 2021 19,982 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 19,980 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 19,980 miles

All direction indicators not working flasher unit fitted. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 18,598 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 16,885 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 14,946 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 14,946 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 11,491 miles

Exhaust noisy Delkevic cans fitted with baffles (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 9,346 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 8,670 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 6,873 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 1,490 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 1,434 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 1,353 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 1,235 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT 660 X?

Based on 7,997 MOT tests across 810 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
810
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 112
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
wheel bearings have excessive free play 35
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
reflector on motorcycle missing 24
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MT05 WBG is a 2005 Yamaha XT 660 X in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XT 660 X models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 13,254 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT 660 X fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT05 WBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT 660 X typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha XT 660 X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT05 WBG is a 2005 Yamaha XT 660 X, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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